Gallatin County, MT

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2021 Population

116,725

4.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.7

0.898% 1-year increase

N/A Poverty Rate

12.4%

N/A 1-year N/A

2021 Median Household Income

$76,208

8.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$435,400

12.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,088

4.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Gallatin County, MT had a population of 117k people with a median age of 33.7 and a median household income of $76,208. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Gallatin County, MT grew from 111,401 to 116,725, a 4.78% increase and its median household income grew from $70,124 to $76,208, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gallatin County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), White (Hispanic) (1.78%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.33%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.28%).

None of the households in Gallatin County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Gallatin County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gallatin County, MT are Montana State University (3,410 degrees awarded in 2021), Academy of Cosmetology Inc (22 degrees), and Montana Bible College (262165) (12 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Gallatin County, MT was $435,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

Most people in Gallatin County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Gallatin County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Gallatin County, MT borders Fremont County, ID, Broadwater County, MT, Jefferson County, MT, Madison County, MT, Meagher County, MT, Park County, MT, Park County, WY, and Teton County, WY.

About the photo: Hyalite Reservoir and Elephant Mountain, south of Bozeman, MT in Gallatin, MT

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Population & Diversity

Gallatin County, MT is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.45% of Gallatin County, MT residents were born outside of the country (4.03k people).

In 2021, there were 32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Gallatin County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.07k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Gallatin County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Gallatin County, MT was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gallatin County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gallatin County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 325
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.29k ± 471
White (Hispanic)
2.07k ± 373

4.12%

Hispanic Population

4.81k people

4.12% of the people in Gallatin County, MT are hispanic (4.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gallatin County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,423 ± 1,434 people
Mexico
3,107 ± 1,367 people
Germany
1,917 ± 1,074 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,423 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 3,107 and Germany with 1,917.

Foreign-Born Population

3.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.03k people

3.21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.58k people

As of 2021, 3.45% of Gallatin County, MT residents (4.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gallatin County, MT was 3.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gallatin County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,993 ± 404
Vietnam
1,986 ± 270
Gulf War (1990s)
681 ± 184

Gallatin County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gallatin County, MT employs 67.1k people. The largest industries in Gallatin County, MT are Retail Trade (8,774 people), Educational Services (8,001 people), and Construction (7,271 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,393), and Utilities ($64,050).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

67.1k

2021 Value

± 2,224

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gallatin County, MT grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 64.3k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gallatin County, MT, are Management Occupations (9,539 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,639 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gallatin County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.1k

2021 Value

± 2,224

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gallatin County, MT grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 64.3k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gallatin County, MT, are Retail Trade (8,774 people), Educational Services (8,001 people), and Construction (7,271 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gallatin County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Gallatin County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,872

Median earning men ± $2,362

$31,615

Median earning women ± $1,507

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,265), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,770), and Public Administration ($58,721).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($71,591), Information ($56,979), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,404).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,654
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,467
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,143
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$661k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$558k
Manufacturing
$363k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.2B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$4.3B
Idaho
$2.87B
Colorado
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Gallatin County, MT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.15%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (3.15%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Gallatin County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Gallatin County, MT awarded 3,444 degrees. The student population of Gallatin County, MT in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8,733 male students and 8,093 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gallatin County, MT are White (2,941 and 87.7%), followed by Two or More Races (149 and 4.44%), Hispanic or Latino (132 and 3.93%), and Unknown (48 and 1.43%).

The largest universities in Gallatin County, MT by number of degrees awarded are Montana State University (3,410 and 99%), Academy of Cosmetology Inc (22 and 0.639%), and Montana Bible College (262165) (12 and 0.348%).

The most popular majors in Gallatin County, MT are General Business (282 and 8.19%), Registered Nursing (253 and 7.35%), and General Family & Consumer Sciences (176 and 5.11%).

The median tuition costs in Gallatin County, MT are $8,800 for private four year colleges, and $5,654 and $26,086 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Gallatin County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,826 (51.9% men and 48.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,826 students enrolled in Gallatin County, MT, 51.9% men and 48.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,036 records, of which 47.6% were women and 52.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
243 degrees awarded
General Family & Consumer Sciences
164 degrees awarded
General Business
282 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gallatin County, MT was Registered Nursing with 243 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gallatin County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montana State University
3,410 degrees awarded
Academy of Cosmetology Inc
22 degrees awarded
Montana Bible College (262165)
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montana State University with 3,410 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,609 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gallatin County, MT, which is 0.877 times less than the 1,835 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,941 degrees mean that there were 19.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 149 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,874) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gallatin County, MT was $435,400 in 2021, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $388,000 to $435,400, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Gallatin County, MT is 62.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Gallatin County, MT have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gallatin County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gallatin County, MT is $76,208. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gallatin County, MT was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $128,125, followed by Census Tract 5.04 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $120,365 and $116,181.

In 2022, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gallatin County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.632%.

Housing

Property

$435,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,653

$28,914

Median Property Taxes

±$1,211

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gallatin County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gallatin County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.3%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.3% of the housing units in Gallatin County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gallatin County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10.01
Census Tract 5.04
Census Tract 16

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gallatin County, MT was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $128,125, followed by Census Tract 5.04 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $120,365 and $116,181.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gallatin County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,208

Median Household Income

± $2,868

46.4k

Number of Households

± 1,788

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.4k households in Gallatin County, MT grew to $76,208 from the previous year's value of $70,124.

The following chart displays the households in Gallatin County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gallatin County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.3%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (8.34%)

In 2021, 70.3% of workers in Gallatin County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gallatin County, MT have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Gallatin County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gallatin County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gallatin County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gallatin County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gallatin County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.632%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gallatin County, MT (110k out of 886k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gallatin County, MT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.1% of the children was living in poverty in Gallatin County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 226 in Gallatin County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 51.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Gallatin County, MT has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 9.66% on Medicare, 18.9% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gallatin County, MT see 1244 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year (1216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1479 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,244 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gallatin County, MT

Primary care physicians in Gallatin County, MT see an average of 1,244 patients per year. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gallatin County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 30.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.44%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

9.66%

Medicare

18.9%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gallatin County, MT grew by 1.23% from 7.35% to 7.44%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gallatin County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 25.7 in Gallatin County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gallatin County, MT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 22.9% in Gallatin County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gallatin County, MT.

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